Carter County's estimated 2026 population is 25,784 with a growth rate of -0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Carter County is the 44th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 27,739 and has seen a growth of -7.05% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Carter County includes 95.63% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.63%)
Two or more races (3.31%)
Black or African American (0.45%)
Other race (0.4%)
Asian (0.16%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,357 | 95.63% |
| Two or more races | 878 | 3.31% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 0.45% |
| Other race | 107 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Carter County's average per capita income is $36,660. Household income levels show a median of $50,389. The poverty rate stands at 19.57%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,514 | - |
| Families | $64,750 | $86,360 |
| Households | $50,389 | $71,428 |
| Non Families | $23,920 | $37,883 |
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